The event features talks by some of the nation’s foremost experts on plant-based nutrition, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, and a food court featuring delicious options from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers, and food companies. Also included are national brand samples, eco-friendly products, cruelty-free fashion, literature, cookbooks and more. All vegan, of course!

VegFest 2014′s exciting presenters line-up includes actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah, NBA champion and former Piston John Salley, cardiologist and author Joel Kahn, MD, Michigan Senior State Director for The Humane Society of the United States Jill Fritz, Chef Erika Boyd of Detroit Vegan Soul, Chef Robert Hindley of Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield, and Chef John Heath of Jazzy Veggie.

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